Pacchabhumaka Sutta, Pacchābhūmaka-sutta: 1 definition
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Pacchabhumaka Sutta means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOnce, when the Buddha was at the Pavarika ambavana, Asibandhakaputta visits him and asks if he claims to be able to send men heavenwards as do the Pacchabhumaka brahmins.
The Buddha explains to him that a mans destiny depends on the life he leads; no one else can send him to heaven or to a place of suffering. S.iv.311f.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
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Partial matches: Pacchabhumaka, Sutta.
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